Jamal

Jamal Reese

Jamal reports on crime, safety alerts, and justice updates in Chicago. Raised on the South Side, he shares important news that helps residents stay informed and aware. His goal is to keep facts clear and communities safer through honest reporting.

Chicago’s SRT Boys: Juvenile Gang Behind Carjackings, Burglaries Across the City

Chicago’s SRT Boys: Juvenile Gang Behind Carjackings, Burglaries Across the City

CHICAGO — A juvenile gang known as the “SRT Boys” has been linked to a sprawling yearslong crime spree across the city, involving dozens ...

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Chicago Alderman Credits Police And Community Efforts As Violent Crime Drops Citywide

Chicago Alderman Credits Police And Community Efforts As Violent Crime Drops Citywide

CHICAGO — As violent crime in Chicago shows a significant decline, city leaders are pointing to strong police leadership and youth-focused community programs as ...

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Chicago Bears Staff Offers Clean Slates To Stevenson, Brisker, And Robinson

Chicago Bears Staff Offers Clean Slates To Stevenson, Brisker, And Robinson

LAKE FOREST, IL — A new coaching staff often means new expectations — and in the case of the Chicago Bears, it also means ...

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West Rogers Park Crash: Driver Hit 67 MPH Before Killing 14-Year-Old In Reckless Collision

West Rogers Park Crash: Driver Hit 67 MPH Before Killing 14-Year-Old In Reckless Collision

WEST ROGERS PARK — A 14-year-old boy died after a suburban man slammed into an SUV at 67 mph in a residential West Rogers ...

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Candlelight vigil or memorial setup

Funeral Fundraiser Launched For Streamwood Sisters Fatally Stabbed By Older Brother

STREAMWOOD, IL — A heart-wrenching tragedy in the northwest suburbs has prompted an outpouring of support from the community, as a fundraiser is now ...

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Streamwood Double Homicide: Court Documents Reveal Graphic Details In Sisters' Fatal Stabbings

Streamwood Double Homicide: Court Documents Reveal Graphic Details In Sisters’ Fatal Stabbings

STREAMWOOD, Ill. — A 24-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his two sisters inside their suburban home appeared in court Friday as Cook County ...

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Chicago Crime: Man, 66, Critically Hurt In Downtown Hit-And-Run Crash

Chicago Crime: Man, 66, Critically Hurt In Downtown Hit-And-Run Crash

CHICAGO — A downtown hit-and-run incident has left a 66-year-old man in critical condition, according to Chicago police. The crash occurred around 9:40 p.m. ...

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Krystal Rivera

Chicago Officer Shot Dead By Fellow Cop During South Side Chase, Police Say

CHATHAM — A 36-year-old Chicago police officer, Krystal Rivera, was fatally shot by another officer Thursday night during a foot chase with an armed ...

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Illinois Football Is Writing a Playoff Story in 2025

Forget the Past — Illinois Football Is Writing a Playoff Story in 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After decades of false starts, fading streaks, and mid-season collapses, the Illinois Fighting Illini are finally fielding a football team worthy ...

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Honoring Officer Rivera’s Love for Horses and Community: The Legacy Lives On!

Honoring Officer Rivera’s Love for Horses and Community: The Legacy Lives On!

CHICAGO — As Chicago continues to mourn the tragic loss of Officer Krystal Rivera, those who knew her best are urging the public to ...

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